Brian Helleland serves as the Chief Executive, St. Joseph Hospital and Orange County/High Desert. In his 28 years of executive experience, his dedicated service to Providence spans an impressive 18 years where he has held various leadership roles. They include Interim Chief Operating Officer for Providence South Division over 17 California hospitals and Chief of Clinical Programs and Operations, Interim Chief Executive St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, and the Chief Executive at St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton.

As a long-standing chief executive, Brian has a deep understanding of clinical operations, nursing and ancillary services. He brings a wealth of experience in building clinical programs and integrated delivery networks in collaboration with nursing, physicians, ambulatory partners and community partners. Brian shapes cultures focused on a radically caregiver-centric work environment, demonstrating clinical excellence, committed physician engagement and fiscal success. Equally important is Brian’s dedication to Providence’s mission and values, and his unwavering passion for building a culture of servant leadership.